Mike Babcock will go with Joey MacDonald in net tonight. Wings are trying to snap a 3 game losing streak as they skate into Columbus to face the Blue Jackets. Nick Lidstrom is out for tonight; he missed this morning's skate due to a sore ankle and will not play. Doug Janik has been recalled from Grand Rapids.

The second half of the Pistons season begins tonight. Detroit with a back to back at home, first they face Philly then Charlotte tomorrow night. Pistons have won 7 of their last 11. Sixers are in the midst of a five game skid but Elton Brand is back and will play despite a sore thumb.

5th ranked Michigan State is on the verge of an outright Big Ten title if they can win at 18th ranked Indiana. Spartans have won 7 straight.